Braden Smith
A cerebral lead guard who orchestrates an offense and rarely turns it over. A backup floor general whose size caps the ceiling.
- Elite passing vision and assists
- High feel and pace control
- Tough shotmaking off the dribble
Size and athleticism limit defense
Draft grade — a pre-NBA scouting projection from the curated Big Board, graded against the draft class. It is not an NBA rating; an NBA rating appears once he plays a qualifying NBA season.
Contract
2026-27Market value is an estimate, not a reported figure: what his play is forecast to fetch on the open market in 2026-27 — his current rating, a year older. Cap thresholds are projected for 2026-27 until the league sets them.
2026-27 off-season
2 moves- Jun 25
- Aug 17Indiana Pacers signed guard Braden Smith to a Two-Way Contract.
OFFICIAL means the league’s own records carry the move; AGREED means a trusted insider reported it and the league has not processed it yet. Terms and attribution come from the wire, which is the only source that carries them.